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The environmental mess in the Montana Constitution
The successful plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana climate-change lawsuit are suing again—although it appears they will have to begin with a district judge rather than proceeding directly to the state supreme court.
Dec 29, 20253 min read
Washington state agencies discredit their own plastic bag ban study
Washington state’s ban on thin plastic grocery bags is increasing the amount of plastic used by shoppers and overall environmental harm, contrary to the intent of the law.
Oct 7, 20254 min read
Missoula’s proposed plastic bag ban will be incredibly ineffective
A trend. A fad. Feel-good legislation. Call plastic bag bans whatever you want, just don’t call them effective environmental policy.
May 15, 20242 min read
PILT debate - how much tax money is the public losing on public land?
More than 60% of land in Idaho is controlled by the federal government - meaning a loss of tax revenues for local government. How much...
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Banning plastic bags is not an effective environmental policy
The Cheyenne, Wyoming city council is considering joining a popular, but ineffective environmental fad. Lawmakers are proposing banning...
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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